瀸 (jiān) - To soak through & to infiltrate

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jiān ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

嘉健

瀸 · jiān

To soak through;

to infiltrate;

to be permeated;

also refers to gradual accumulation or subtle influence.

To soak throughto infiltrateto be permeated

Usage highlights

Seep throughPermeate thoroughlyGradual accumulationInfiltrate subtlySoak intoMoisture permeation

Synonyms

  • 渗— to seep, to ooze
  • 浸— to soak, to immerse
  • 润— to moisten, to lubricate

Antonyms

  • 干— dry
  • 燥— arid, parched

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water slowly seeped into the ground (水瀸入地中).
  • His ideas gradually permeated the group (他的思想瀸透了整个团体).
  • Moisture infiltrated the old walls (湿气瀸渍了旧墙).

Collocations

  • Seep through(瀸入)
  • Permeate thoroughly(瀸透)
  • Gradual accumulation(瀸渍)
  • Infiltrate subtly(瀸润)
  • Soak into(瀸渗)
  • Moisture permeation(湿气瀸渍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing gradual processes like water seepage or ideological influence.
  • It carries connotations of subtle, persistent change rather than sudden transformation.

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